The Viral Hepatitis in Primary Care webinar series gives primary care workers a comprehensive, practical overview of viral hepatitis. Over two webinars, primary care workers will learn about their role in preventing, identifying, and managing hepatitis B, C, and D in their communities.  

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Webinar 1 – Foundations of hepatitis C and advanced liver disease 
6:30PM-8:30PM AEST, 2 September 2026  

Webinar 1 has already passed. Attendance at Webinar 1 is not required to register for Webinar 2.

Webinar 2 – Exploring hepatitis B and D in primary care
7:00PM-9:00PM AEDT, 14 October 2026 

In this continuation from the first webinar, this session will demonstrate how national viral hepatitis guidelines and decision-making tools can be utilised in practice across testing, management, treatment, and referral pathways. Incorporating guidance and case studies on hepatitis B and D, this series conclusion provides a comprehensive summary of the key considerations for primary care workers when it comes to viral hepatitis management. 

Course Learning Outcomes:  

• Explain the natural history, prevention, and clinical management of HBV and HDV.
• Conduct appropriate risk assessment, testing, interpretation of results, and referral for people at risk of or living with HBV and HDV.
• Implement guideline-based management strategies for HBV and HDV within the learner’s scope of practice.
• Facilitate timely linkage to specialist and community-based care to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide culturally safe, stigma-free care that supports equitable access to HBV and HDV prevention, testing, treatment, and ongoing management.

Speakers:

• Professor Alice Unah Lee | Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist | Clinical Professor, Macquarie University, University of Sydney | Senior Staff Specialist, Concord Repatriation General Hospital | Director, Hepatitis B Free | Hepatitis Program Director, Christian Friends of Korea 

CPD & Endorsement:

Webinar 2 has been accredited in the 2026-2028 RACGP and 2026-2028 ACRRM CPD Programs for 1.5 Educational Activities hours.

• RACGP Activity ID: 1692155
• ACRRM Activity ID: 42982

Funding:

This course is sponsored by Gilead and AbbVie. Sponsorship is provided in accordance with the ASHM’s Sponsorship Policy. ASHM does not endorse or promote any sponsor’s product or service. 

Target Audience:

Open nationally, but tailored for SA- and NT-based primary care health workers involved in the workup, treatment and/or management of people who may be living with hepatitis B, C or D.